CVE-2026-45816

Apache NimBLE: NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in SMP LTK request

Published Jul 24, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Apache NimBLE in LE Long Term Key Request event.

This requires disabled asserts (otherwise assert would trigger before NULL dereference) and bogus (or misbehaving) controller, thus severity is low.

This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.9.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache nimble
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache nimble
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Apache NimBLE in LE Long Term Key Request event. This requires disabled asserts (otherwise assert would trigger before NULL dereference) and bogus (or misbehaving) controller, thus severity is low. This issue affects Apache NimBLE: through 1.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache NimBLE: NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in SMP LTK request
Weaknesses CWE-476
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jul 24, 2026, 6:22 PM
Reserved
May 13, 2026, 9:41 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 24, 2026, 1:18 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 1:10 PM